Question

find the oxidation state of HCO3-
CARBON
Please show the procedure by letting the value of carbon be x​

Answer 1

Let the oxidation number of C be x

Oxidation numbers of O and H are −2 & +1 respectively.

∴ x+ 3(+1)+ (−2)+ 1= 0

∴ x+ 3− 2+ 1= 0

∴ x= +2

Therefore, oxidation number ofC

in CH

3

OHis+2.

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